Original Uruguayan M1900 Cruciform Épée Bayonet & Scabbard for Belgian M1895 FN Mauser British Military Maps ” recruited principally in Cortland

” recruited principally in Cortland and Otsego counties

the Southern portion was mostly German

The problem with them is the “waterslide” decals were very fragile

His father emigrated to the United States in 1908

The "reissue" marking at the end is the definitive marking for identification

Original Uruguayan M1900 Cruciform Épée Bayonet & Scabbard for Belgian M1895 FN Mauser British Military Maps ” recruited principally in CortlandOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare bayonet, for use with Mauser M1895 Mauser Rifles made under contract by FN in Belgium. Previously, Uruguay had used the Daudeteau Dovitis Rifle, which were German Mauser M1871 rifles converted in France. These were issued with Berthier Lebel style needle bayonets, with a slot in the side for the cleaning rod. The Uruguayan M1900 bayonet appears to incorporate the blade from the French bayonet